MYRModel Year Report

2005 Nissan Quest

● Typical for this model
2005 Nissan Quest
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:51:57.623Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
82
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine

18% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 119 complaints 1994: 167 complaints 1994 1995: 167 complaints 1996: 134 complaints 1997: 89 complaints 1997 1998: 41 complaints 1999: 118 complaints 2000: 87 complaints 2000 2001: 42 complaints 2002: 29 complaints 2004: 445 complaints 2005: 82 complaints 2005 82 2006: 74 complaints 2007: 228 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 2009: 22 complaints 2011: 66 complaints 2011 2012: 93 complaints 2013: 18 complaints 2014: 18 complaints 2014 2015: 12 complaints 2016: 13 complaints 2017: 6 complaints 2017
1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 119 complaints 1993 1994: 167 complaints 1995: 167 complaints 1995 1996: 134 complaints 1997: 89 complaints 1997 1998: 41 complaints 1999: 118 complaints 1999 2000: 87 complaints 2001: 42 complaints 2001 2002: 29 complaints 2004: 445 complaints 2005: 82 complaints 2005 82 2006: 74 complaints 2007: 228 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 2008 2009: 22 complaints 2011: 66 complaints 2011 2012: 93 complaints 2013: 18 complaints 2013 2014: 18 complaints 2015: 12 complaints 2015 2016: 13 complaints 2017: 6 complaints 2017
1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 119 complaints 1993 1994: 167 complaints 1994 1995: 167 complaints 1995 1996: 134 complaints 1996 1997: 89 complaints 1997 1998: 41 complaints 1998 1999: 118 complaints 1999 2000: 87 complaints 2000 2001: 42 complaints 2001 2002: 29 complaints 2002 2004: 445 complaints 2004 2005: 82 complaints 2005 82 2006: 74 complaints 2006 2007: 228 complaints 2007 2008: 50 complaints 2008 2009: 22 complaints 2009 2011: 66 complaints 2011 2012: 93 complaints 2012 2013: 18 complaints 2013 2014: 18 complaints 2014 2015: 12 complaints 2015 2016: 13 complaints 2016 2017: 6 complaints 2017

2005: 82 complaints

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YearComplaints
19911
19923
1993119
1994167
1995167
1996134
199789
199841
1999118
200087
200142
200229
2004445
200582
200674
2007228
200850
200922
201166
201293
201318
201418
201512
201613
20176

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

18% · 15 reports
CRASH
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I was driving to the doctor when my van lost all power in a line of traffic all mode got hit by a truck in the rear end. Do not what happened just know it is down .car has no power will not pull out or…

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-06

Also filed under Power train

The 2005 Nissan Quest se has severe problems with motor mounts and their faulty design which resulted in a vehicle crash.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-05-30

Electrical system

18% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing front underhood and wiring.

FIREINJURY

Power train

17% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).

CRASH

Structure

13% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing door and underbody shields.

CRASHINJURY
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Water has leaked into the car from the area of the sunglass holder on two occasions. The sunglass holder is located in the middle right at the top edge of the windshield. On one occasion it leaked after washing the car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-05-26

Power window in the 2005 Quest rolled up on driver's head while it was out of the window. *ts the windows have and automatic roll up feature. The consumer accidentally hit the switch while head was out the window and the window rolled up.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-03-01

Also filed under Visibility

Tires

9% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt and pressure monitoring and regulating systems.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2005-12-19Seats05V474000 On certain mini vans, there is a seat adjustment mechanism that contains exposed moving components located at the rear inside edge of the second row seat.

    Remedy: On earlier model vehicles built through June 28, 2004, dealers will replace the inboard second row seat adjustment handle, rivet a plastic reinforcement to backside of the existing seat back cover…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2005-12-19Seats05V480000 On certain mini vans equipped with a folding third row rear seat, when the third row seat is raised from its stowed position, it engages striker brackets, one on each side of the seat cushion. The…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the third row seat striker brackets free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2005. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

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    2008-01-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-05-30 Side air bag non-deployment

Buy-smart checklist

2005 Nissan Quest — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 14 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05V474000 · Seats
  • Recall 05V480000 · Seats
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2005 Nissan Quest reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Nissan Quest is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Nissan Quest?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Nissan Quest have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.